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Pan Pan's Hardtimes Diner

1058 W Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 416-1950
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Ranked #97 of 406 restaurants in Durham
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Cuisines: Diner, Family Fare
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Bahama, NC
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

I've walked by Pan Pan Diner many times while out shopping at Northgate and told myself that I should make an effort to eat lunch there some day......and I'm glad that today was the day I finally did. My partner and I were seated near the cafeteria line / buffet and it looked really good. They had fried chicken, bar-b-que... More

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Jennygwen
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2011
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I really can't understand the rave reviews of this place. It was okay. It's a buffet and it's located in the mall. I guess it used to be somewhere with more character. The food was decidedly average. The fried chicken was very good, as was the peach cobbler. Everything in between was pretty mediocre...the turkey, lima beans, pot roast, etc.... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2010

Wish and Ken came all the way from New Hampshire and morgan came from San Antonio on Memorial Day Weekend just to eat at Pan Pan's. The food is delicious with all of my favorites among the selections. The only problem was I didn't have room enough to eat it all! This was my first stop after arriving at RDU!... More

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Athens, Georgia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2010

Yeah, it's definitely not health food but it is SOUL FOOD. The flavors are awesome! This is how it ought to be done: this place rocks! The vibe is righteous and the staff are nice as can be! I have one question though. Was this an Asian Restaurant in a former life? How wild a FUSION FLAVOR would THAT be?... More

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Durham, NC
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2010

Been a fan of the Pan Pan since it was on Hillandale Rd. So glad they finally opened up again in Northgate Mall. The food it just incredible...real soul food. Turkey & dressing, chicken livers, oysters, EVERYTHING is so good. And the staff is always nice and attentive. And even the soul music they play is fantastic. The only problem... More

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Greensboro NC
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2009

A few months ago I discovered Pan Pan when I was on a business trip to Durham. I stopped by Pan Pan to have lunch. The food was so much more than I would have expected. It is soul food done like no other. Each plate is served to you. The staff were friendly and attentive. I live in Greensboro... More

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Greensboro, NC
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2009

This is the best place to get a home cook meal at an inexpensive price!!! The food is great and so much to choose from. If you have never eaten here you must go........you will not regret it!!! We drove all the way from Greensboro to eat here and it was well worth it!!! You can't beat a all you... More

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gsnman
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2007

Their soul food buffet will have you coming back for seconds, minutes, and hours! More

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Lexington, KY
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2006
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Found this place on a short business trip to the area. You can't go wrong with a soul food buffet on a Sunday afternoon. Great atmosphere with a small town feel - hence the "diner" title. Terrific service to go along with terrific food - hot, fresh and ready to eat. Don't foget to stuff the napkin down your shirt... More

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